| BARBERVILLE, FL (Oct. 18, 2023) – Volusia Speedway Park will welcome the best DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers from around the country for the 10th annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial, Nov. 16-18.The marquee event will see drivers battle for 50 laps around The World’s Fastest Half Mile with a $10,000 payday on the line.Honoring one of motorsports’ most storied families, the event attracts some of the biggest names in DIRTcar UMP Modified racing and beyond – with the likes of NASCAR Cup Series driver Justin Haley having made time to compete in the event.Its last nine iterations have seen legends of the division take home the prestigious victory, and only one repeat winner (David Reutimann in 2015 and 2016). Since Reutimann’s repeat, there have been seven consecutive different winners.Ethan Dotson added his name to that list last year, joining Nick Hoffman, Tyler Nicely, David Stremme, Kyle Strickler, Jeff Mathews and Reutimann as the most recent winners. Austin Sanders won the inaugural race in 2014.The week will kick off with practice on Thursday, Nov. 16. Hot Lap/Qualifying and Showdown Features for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds highlight Friday’s program (Nov. 17) alongside a full show for 602 Late Models, Street Stocks and Thunder Stocks. Saturday will host the 50-lap main event, along with Features for 604 Late Models and 3/4 Modifieds.What you need to know: TICKETS: CLICK HEREREGISTRATION: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2999/registrations/6932EVENT INFO: CLICK HERETRACK: 1/2 mile in Barberville, FL TRACK RECORD: 17.031 seconds set by Ethan Dotson in 2022LAST RACE VIDEO RECAP (Nov. 19, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15M88j6JwB8&t=1sPREVIOUS REUTIMANN MEMORIAL WINNERS: 2022 – Ethan Dotson 2021 – Nick Hoffman 2020 – Tyler Nicely 2019 – David Stremme 2018 – Kyle Strickler 2017 – Jeff Mathews 2016 – David Reutimann 2015 – David Reutimann 2014 – Austin SandersHOW TO WATCH: If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision. |
| Volusia Speedway Park — The World’s Fastest Half Mile — has been in operation for racing since 1968. The track was originally built by Benny Corbin as a way for dirt racing to grow in the Volusia County area. He owned the facility until 1982. Today, World Racing Group owns and operates Volusia Speedway Park, which plays host to the prestigious DIRTcar Nationals, Sunshine Nationals and Dale & Emil Reutimann Memorial in addition to its weekly racing program. |
